| 37.066 ~ 0526 ~ Coleophora laricella ~ Larch Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles, can be very common. Montgomeryshire Status Few records. Wingspan : M & F, 8-11mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Larch. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on underside of needle. Larva first mines, then constructs a case, mining continues leaving blotches inside the needles. Pupates within case, attached to a twig. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 24th June 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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